Serving 905 students in grades 7-8, Robert O. Townsend Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 905 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert O. Townsend Junior High serves the southern part of Chino, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 29.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School's student population of 905 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
905 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1579 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
35%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert O. Townsend Junior High School's ranking?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School is ranked #1579 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Robert O. Townsend Junior High School often compared to?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Hills Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert O. Townsend Junior High School?
905 students attend Robert O. Townsend Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Robert O. Townsend Junior High School offer ?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Robert O. Townsend Junior High School part of?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School is part of Chino Valley Unified School District.
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